COMPETITIONS AND AWARD SCHEMES

The Study Tour, commissioned by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the Government, and organised by the Federation, was arranged so that business students in Hong Kong’s universities would get a better understanding of monetary systems and financial markets both on the Mainland and locally.

This year, 29 nominated students from nine universities went to Shanghai for around five weeks. There they enjoyed work attachments and visits to government and regulatory bodies, as well as start-ups.

Innovation and Technology Scholarship Award Scheme

For the past seven years, 175 young talents in the fields of science, engineering and health-related studies have participated in the Innovation and Technology Scholarship Award Scheme.

Supported and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission and HSBC, 25 awardees each receive a scholarship of HK$150,000 to take part in a series of elite training opportunities through the Overseas/Mainland Attachment Programme, Mentorship Programme, Local Internship Programme and Service Project Programme.

The HKFYG Positive Life Attitude Award for Young People

The Award acknowledges young people who have shown a positive attitude to overcoming challenging life issues. In 2017, 170 nominations from 86 schools were received from which 15 winners were elected after two rounds of interviews. Each of the winners was awarded a scholarship of HK$3,000 with which they could join courses to enhance their self-development at an Awards Ceremony, officiated by Mr. Walter Chan Kar-lok, SBS, BBS, JP, Council Member of the Federation. The inspiring life stories of these young winners were put together in a book entitled, Life’s Ups and Downs, in order to encourage others to face their problems in a positive way.